Senior Project Manager – Federal Construction

🕒 May 23

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $140k - $160k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

👷‍♀️ Project Manager

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AECOM

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1990

Construction • Engineering • Sustainability

AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm that partners with clients to deliver innovative solutions to the most complex challenges while creating legacies for generations to come. Focused on equity, diversity, and inclusion, AECOM leverages technical expertise and digital innovation to drive transformative outcomes in infrastructure development, sustainability, and social systems. The company provides a wide range of services, including architecture & design, construction management, engineering, and environmental services across various markets such as transportation, energy, healthcare, and national governments. With a strong emphasis on sustainability, technical excellence, and community impact, AECOM is committed to building a better world.

📋 Description

• Lead multiple concurrent federal construction contracts from project initiation through closeout. • Oversee project performance, including scope, schedule, budget, and quality compliance. • Ensure accurate, timely maintenance of all project data within WorkBench. • Monitor project financials, forecasts, and deliverables to ensure alignment with contractual and corporate requirements. • Serve as the primary people manager for assigned project staff. • Ensure projects are appropriately staffed with the required technical expertise and labor categories. • Coordinate staffing plans with operations and resource management teams. • Proactively adjust staffing levels to support project performance and protect margins. • Support hiring decisions and personnel assignments based on project needs and workload demands. • Maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders. • Ensure compliance with federal contract requirements, including USACE and other agency standards. • Participate in project meetings, progress reviews, and performance discussions. • Track project budgets, labor utilization, and profitability across assigned contracts. • Identify risks to margin and implement corrective actions related to staffing or execution strategies. • Ensure efficient resource allocation across multiple projects. • Provide leadership, mentorship, and performance oversight for assigned staff. • Foster a high-performing, accountable, and collaborative team environment. • Support staff development and training aligned with both project and organizational objectives.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Engineering, Architecture, Business Administration, Project Management, Construction Management, Science, or a related field, plus 8 years of relevant experience; or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience. • U.S. Citizenship required due to the nature of the work. • Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent projects and teams. • Strong understanding of project financial management, staffing models, and labor utilization. • Experience with project management systems such as WorkBench or similar platforms. • Prior experience supporting USACE or other federal agencies. • Strong background in construction operations, QA/QC, or project controls. • Familiarity with federal contracting requirements and compliance frameworks.

🏖️ Benefits

• medical • dental • vision • life • AD&D • disability benefits • paid time off • leaves of absences • voluntary benefits • perks • flexible work options • well-being resources • employee assistance program • business travel insurance • service recognition awards • retirement savings plan • employee stock purchase plan